The Mounted Patrol is a division of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office comprised
of Special Deputies serving the community by order of the Sheriff. These
deputies are duly sworn Peace Officers and are certified by the Department of
Criminal Justice Services. The Unit is assigned to assist regular deputies at
public functions, concert series and mall patrols. It is also utilized for crowd
control and parades. Members of the Mounted Patrol are also active in community
events. This includes an annual food drive for the Food Bank of Western New
York. The members of the Mounted Patrol do not receive any monetary compensation
for their services. The Unit relies on donations to help cover the costs of
equipment and training.